​(Deming) – Deming city officials have announced that the Wilson Summer League and the city’s Summer Recreation Program are merging into one program this summer, directed by Silas Wilson.Wilson and eight program assistants will teach the rules of the program, coach, offer talks on anti-bullying and focus on the values of sportsmanship as part of the curriculum.The program is offered free-of-charge to youth ages 7-15.Included in the program will be free breakfast and lunch provided by the Deming Public School’s seamless summer lunch program.Also, reading books will be provided to participants through the Children’s Reading Foundation.The Summer Recreation Program will begin June 13th and run through July 22nd.The program will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday at various locations.On Fridays, participants will be escorted to the Sam Baca Aquatic Center for swimming from 3-6 p.m. at no charge.Program sign-ups will be held from 8 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday, June 8th-11th in the lobby of Peppers Supermarket.

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